Quick answers
- Does Tommy Joel Byars accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tommy Joel Byars accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Tommy Joel Byars see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 71 Original Medicare patients and 453 services for Tommy Joel Byars. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tommy Joel Byars's NPI number?
- 1760478515. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Tommy Joel Byars, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 71 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 453 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)58 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)28 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis32%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Atrial fibrillation24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tommy Joel Byars is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5916 Jonesboro RdMorrow, GA 30260 (770) 961‑4967
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Morrow
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morrow, GA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Southern College Of Optometry |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1963 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760478515 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians